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Vohra Wound Care Certification for Facility-Based Nurses

Introduction

Dr. Shark Bird

The Vohra Wound Care Certification program was developed by Vohra Wound Physicians. Vohra is the largest group of wound physicians in the United States, with more than 20 years of clinical experience providing wound care services to more than 3000 skilled nursing facilities in 30 states, with thousands of patients treated every month. We believe every patient, family, nurse, and caregiver can be empowered through education. Hundreds of thousands of people have already benefited from this course and the knowledge we have shared.

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The Vohra Wound Care Certification program was developed by Vohra Wound Physicians. Vohra is the largest group of wound physicians in the United States, with more than 20 years of clinical experience providing wound care services to more than 3000 skilled nursing facilities in 30 states, with thousands of patients treated every month. We believe every patient, family, nurse, and caregiver can be empowered through education. Hundreds of thousands of people have already benefited from this course and the knowledge we have shared.

As a physician-led group, we focus on delivering better outcomes by partnering with our facilities and building long-term sustainable relationships. Today, we support over 3,000 Skilled Nursing Facilities, visiting each weekly as expert wound consultants. In many cases, we also supply the patient’s wound care dressings through our integrated dressings program (DDP).We share our passion for wound care more broadly throughout the medical community –domestically and internationally –through our expert publications and technology platforms. Our mobile application includes an artificial-intelligence based wound care healing predictor. We created a dedicated online platform to deliver practical wound care education, which has been selected by many U.S. states as their preferred course.

Our committed physicians, long-standing partnerships, innovative technologies and relentless dedication to improving outcomes position Vohra to continue to serve more patients every day.

Completing the Vohra Wound Care Certification program will help you determine the best wound treatment for your patients and improve their quality of life while helping to take your wound care nursing career to the next level.

Vohra, the largest and most active physician wound management group in the US, developed this advanced practice course for:

Registered Nurses (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN)

Nurse Practitioners (NP)

Physician Assistants (PA)

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

Physical Therapists (PT)

Occupational Therapists (OT)

Doctors (MD/DO)

Questions? We’re happy to help. Contact [email protected].

After completing Vohra´s Wound Care Program you will earn 30 Continuing Nursing Education Credits (CNEs), which will fulfill the continued maintenance or expansion of your knowledge required to maintain your nursing license.

The continuing nursing education credits earned through the program are approved by the Maryland Nurses Association, which is an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

NOTE: In order to achieve the Vohra´s Wound Care Certificate with 30 CNEs, it is MANDATORY to complete the 2 courses: Vohra Wound Care Certification for Facility-Based Nurses: Introduction and Advanced Wound Management and Treatment.

What you'll learn

  • Part 1: Introductory wound care topics:
  • Acute and Chronic Wounds: Understand the damage to the skin and the underlying structures and determine the type of wounds based on the etiology
  • Atypical Wounds: Review some of the more common challenges nurses and clinicians face in identifying and managing rare, yet potentially life-threatening, atypical wounds
  • Geriatric Skin Conditions: Review what researchers are finding about common geriatric skin conditions
  • Wound Care Treatment Options: Review the approach to wound dressing choices and the vital role that moisture plays in promoting faster healing for your patients
  • Infection Control: Check out the most common mistakes in controlling infection and refresh the necessary protocols to keep yourself and your patients healthy and safe
  • Wound Healing: Obtain a comprehensive, research-based overview of wound healing processes and considerations for local and systemic factors that affect wound healing
  • Delayed Wound Healing: Cover the factors that can delay wound healing and learn to address them early to prevent delays

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Covers basic wound care topics like acute and chronic wounds, which is standard in nursing practice
Taught by Vohra Wound Physicians, who are recognized for their work in wound care in US
Develops knowledge and skills to improve wound care nursing careers, which is a core competency for nurses
Offers CNEs, which are useful for maintaining nursing licenses
Requires completion of two courses to achieve the certificate, which may be a caveat for learners with time constraints

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Learners who complete Vohra Wound Care Certification for Facility-Based Nurses: Introduction will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Wound Care Nurse
As a Wound Care Nurse, you would be responsible for the assessment and treatment of wounds. This course would provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the different types of wounds, how they heal, and how to treat them effectively. This would be particularly valuable in a setting where you would be working with patients who have chronic wounds, such as in a long-term care facility or a wound care clinic.
Registered Nurse
As a Registered Nurse, you could find work in a variety of settings treating many conditions. This course would strengthen your knowledge of basic wound care practices and help you to select the best treatment options for your patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you would be responsible for providing basic care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other healthcare professional. This course would help you to develop the skills necessary to identify, assess, and treat wounds.
Certified Nursing Assistant
As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you would be responsible for providing basic care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other healthcare professional. This course would help to enhance your skills in wound care, which could increase your value to potential employers.
Physician Assistant
As a Physician Assistant, you would work under the supervision of a doctor to assess and treat patients. This course would provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to provide basic wound care, which could be helpful in a variety of settings, such as in a primary care clinic or a hospital.
Occupational Therapist
As an Occupational Therapist, you would be working to help patients regain their independence after an injury or illness. This course may be useful in learning how to help patients with wounds.
Physical Therapist
As a Physical Therapist, you would be helping patients to restore their movement and function after an injury or illness. This course may be useful in learning how to help patients with wounds.
Nursing Instructor
As a Nursing Instructor, you would be responsible for teaching nursing students. This course would provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to teach wound care to future nurses.
Wound Care Sales Representative
As a Wound Care Sales Representative, you would be responsible for selling wound care products and services to healthcare providers. This course would provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the different types of wound care products and how they are used.
Medical Writer
As a Medical Writer, you would be responsible for writing about medical topics for a variety of audiences. This course may be useful in providing you with the background knowledge necessary to write about wound care.
Health Policy Analyst
As a Health Policy Analyst, you would be responsible for analyzing and developing health policy. This course may be useful in providing you with the knowledge to better understand the role of wound care in the healthcare system.
Healthcare Administrator
As a Healthcare Administrator, you would be responsible for managing the operations of a healthcare facility. This course may be useful in providing you with the knowledge to better understand the importance of wound care in a healthcare setting.
Marketing Manager
As a Marketing Manager, you would be responsible for developing and implementing marketing campaigns for healthcare products and services. This course may be useful in providing you with the knowledge to better understand the wound care market.
Clinical Researcher
As a Clinical Researcher, you would be responsible for conducting clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of new wound care treatments. This course would provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to design and conduct clinical trials.
Biomedical Engineer
As a Biomedical Engineer, you would be responsible for developing new medical devices and technologies, including those used in wound care. This course may be useful in providing you with the background knowledge necessary to understand the wound healing process and the design of wound care products.

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